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24 hr Summary... Solar activity was at low levels with weak C-class flare activity observed from Regions 3259 (S21W05, Cro/beta) and 3260 (N20E04, Cso/beta). Region 3259 developed weak penumbra in the leader portion of the group while Region 3260 grew slightly in overall area. New Region 3264 (N16E70, Hsx/alpha) was numbered this period. The remaining spotted regions were quiet and stable.
The solar kp index is quiet, with no changes to retrograde effects. The solar wind speed is currently above average, making retrograde effects moderately increased.
The solar wind environment was highly enhanced for the first half of the period due to CME passage. The most likely candidate of the enhanced activity was from the partial-halo CME associated with the long-duration C4.4 flare at 20/1534 UTC and related filament eruption, to the north of Region 3258. At the time of the flare, Region 3258 was located near N19E18. Total field strength reached a peak of 22 nT while the Bz component reached a maximum southward deviation of -17 nT. Wind speeds varied through the period between about 400-485 km/s. Phi was mostly positive through about 24/0730 UTC and variable thereafter.
There is a 20% chance of solar activity, with a 35% chance of a minor event, a 20% chance of a moderate event, and a 10% chance of a strong event.
The waxing moon is currently in Taurus, at 19 degrees, 56' 32", at a velocity of 13.18 degrees per day.
The Waxing Crescent moon is currently 3.7 days old. It is 387130.97 km from the centre of the Earth.
The next new moon is at 4:15:48, 20 Apr, 2023. The next full moon is at 17:36:47, 5 May, 2023.
The Sun
The Sun is in Aries
The Sun is at 04 Ari 20' 02", and is 149163472km away and receding.
The Moon
The Moon is in Taurus
The Moon will change from Taurus to Gemini in the next 24 hours.
The Moon is at 19 Tau 56' 32", and is 383206km away and receding.Mercury
Mercury is in Aries
Mercury is prograde at 12 Ari 11' 57", moving at 2.01 degrees per day, and is 191148914km away and approaching.
Venus
Venus is in Taurus
Venus is prograde at 09 Tau 59' 05", moving at 1.2 degrees per day, and is 184642540km away and approaching.
Mars
Mars is in Gemini
Mars will change from Gemini to Cancer in the next 24 hours.
Mars is prograde at 29 Gem 53' 15", moving at 0.48 degrees per day, and is 207496350km away and receding.Jupiter
Jupiter is in Aries
Jupiter is prograde at 17 Ari 30' 18", moving at 0.24 degrees per day, and is 885266779km away and receding.
Saturn
Saturn is in Pisces
Saturn is prograde at 02 Pis 00' 35", moving at 0.11 degrees per day, and is 1592046764km away and approaching.
Uranus
Uranus is in Taurus
Uranus is prograde at 16 Tau 28' 31", moving at 0.05 degrees per day, and is 3049598124km away and receding.
Neptune
Neptune is in Pisces
Neptune is prograde at 25 Pis 28' 01", moving at 0.04 degrees per day, and is 4621854495km away and approaching.
Pluto
Pluto is in Aquarius
Pluto is prograde at 00 Aqu 01' 51", moving at 0.02 degrees per day, and is 5258879354km away and approaching.
Planet | Position |
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Sun | 04 Ari 20' 02" |
Moon | 19 Tau 56' 32" |
Mercury | 12 Ari 11' 57" |
Venus | 09 Tau 59' 05" |
Mars | 29 Gem 53' 15" |
Jupiter | 17 Ari 30' 18" |
Saturn | 02 Pis 00' 35" |
Uranus | 16 Tau 28' 31" |
Neptune | 25 Pis 28' 01" |
Pluto | 00 Aqu 01' 51" |
Mars